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Effect of α+β solution treatment and aging on the performance of powder forged Ti-5Al-2.5Fe
(Informa UK Limited, 2023-12-31)Amongst titanium alloys, the α+β Ti alloys are the ones with the best compromise between strength and fracture toughness. However, the applicability of α+β Ti alloys is limited by their higher cost compared to other ... -
Immunogenic fusion proteins induce neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the serum and milk of sheep.
(2023-06)Antigen-specific polyclonal immunoglobulins derived from the serum, colostrum, or milk of immunized ruminant animals have potential as scalable therapeutics for the control of viral diseases including COVID-19. Here we ... -
Monotonic and cyclic undrained behaviour and liquefaction resistance of pumiceous, non-plastic sandy silt
(Elsevier, 2023-05)Experimental data related to the mechanical behaviour of crushable pumiceous soils are limited compared with those for hard-grained soils. The main focus of previous studies has been on pumiceous sands, whereas pumiceous ... -
Rapid response data-driven reconstructions for storm surge around New Zealand
(2023-04-01)In conjunction with tides, storm surge is one major driver of coastal flooding associated with storm events. Because local inundation is strongly modulated by the local shape of the coastline and the bathymetric slope, ... -
The effects of alkaline digestion, bleaching and ultrasonication treatment of fibre on 3D printed harakeke fibre reinforced polylactic acid composites
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)This paper documents an investigation of the effects of fibre treatment on New Zealand flax (harakeke) fibre reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites. The raw fibre was alkali digested, followed by bleaching and then ... -
Implications for COVID-19 vaccine uptake: A systematic review
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)Abstract Background Globally, increasing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination coverage remains a major public health concern in the face of high rates of COVID-19 hesitancy among the general population. We must ... -
Measuring distress in older population: Rasch analysis of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)Objectives: The 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) is a widely applied distress measure; however, its psychometric properties were not established with older populations using advanced methodology. The aim ... -
Seismically-induced down-sagging structures in tephra layers (tephra-seismites) preserved in lakes since 17.5 cal ka, Hamilton lowlands, New Zealand
(Elsevier BV, 2023-03)We analysed numerous soft-sediment deformation structures (SSDSs) identified in seven unconsolidated, up to 8-cmthick, siliceous tephra layers that had been deposited in ~35 riverine-phytogenic lakeswithin the Hamilton ... -
Task-Based Learning: An Opportunity for Focused Learning in Technology Education
(Bloomsbury Academic, 2023-02-27)This chapter begins by outlining what is meant by Task-based Learning (TBL). The focus will be centred on the need to first define the content of the task. This is particularly important in Technology Education, because ... -
Understanding weight management experiences from patient perspectives: Qualitative exploration in general practice.
(BioMed Central (BMC), 2023-02-13)BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex health issue affecting the quality of life of individuals and contributing to an unsustainable strain on healthcare professionals and national health systems. National policy guidelines ... -
Establishing conversion of the 16-item Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly scores into interval-level data across multiple samples using Rasch methodology
(Wiley, 2023-02-13)BACKGROUND: The 16-item Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE-16) is a well-validated and widely-used measure of cognitive changes (CCs) among older adults. This study aimed to use Rasch ... -
Contribution of soil bacteria to the atmosphere across biomes.
(2023-02-10)The dispersion of microorganisms through the atmosphere is a continual and essential process that underpins biogeography and ecosystem development and function. Despite the ubiquity of atmospheric microorganisms globally, ... -
A multifaceted approach to understanding unexpected sound change. The bilabial trills of Vanuatu’s Malekula Island
(John Benjamins Publishing, 2023-02-07)This paper demonstrates that unexpected sound changes are best explained by an approach that accounts for different motivations: phonetic, structural and social. Here, we focus on a multifaceted investigation of the ... -
Mechanisms of host manipulation by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023-02-03)Neisseria gonorrhoeae (also known as gonococcus) has been causing gonorrhoea in humans since ancient Egyptian times. Today, global gonorrhoea infections are rising at an alarming rate, in concert with an increasing number ... -
Dwelling in the city: A qualitative exploration of the human-nature relationship in three types of urban greenspace
(Elsevier BV, 2023-02-01)The combination of increasing numbers of people in cities, coupled with decreasing levels of biodiversity, is hypothesised to result in the extinction of experience, or the continued disintegration of the human relationship ... -
An overview on recent biomedical applications of biopolymers: Their role in drug delivery systems and comparison of major systems
(Elsevier BV, 2023-02)Polymers are ubiquitous in our daily lives, from workplaces to homes. Biopolymers are becoming more popular as an alternative to petroleum-based polymers because of their lower environmental impact due to their low carbon ... -
Pre-conference tephra data workshop: Hands-on session II: Tephra excursion, Okareka loop road (29 January 2023)
(School of Science, University of Waikato, 2023-01-29)General stratigraphy of Okareka Loop Road section. The following units are evident in the sequence from the base upwards: (1) early tephras (Te Rere, 25.1 cal ka; Okareka, 23.5 cal ka) and thin interbedded loess within ... -
Development and validation of the Awareness Outcomes Measure (AOM) using Rasch approach
(Springer, 2023-01-24)ABSTRACT Objectives: Awareness is a key component of concepts related to well-being, such as mindfulness and authenticity. Similarly, interventions to enhance mindfulness and well-being often focus on developing awareness. ... -
New ternary powder metallurgy Ti alloys via eutectoid and isomorphous beta stabilisers additions
(Nature Research, 2023-01-20)A group of new ternary Ti alloys bearing eutectoid and isomorphous beta stabilising elements was created to be manufactured through the conventional powder metallurgy route. The effect of the simultaneous addition of the ... -
Athlete level, sport-type, and gender influences on training, mental health, and sleep during the early COVID-19 lockdown in Malaysia
(2023-01-11)Purpose: We evaluated the extent of changes in training practices, recovery, mental health, and sleep patterns of athletes during the early COVID-19 lockdown in a single country-cohort. Methods: A total of 686 athletes ...
